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Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika is embroiled in a legal battle that threatens her position, with a petition filed in the High Court challenging her eligibility for office based on allegations of dual citizenship and potential visa fraud.  The suit, initiated by Naivasha resident Peter…
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A major security breach at the Siaya Law Courts on May 5, 2025, resulted in the escape of six suspects facing robbery with violence charges.  The escape occurred during what should have been a routine court appearance before Magistrate Jacob Mkala. The suspects were among a group of seven…
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Kenya is on the brink of restoring its Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to full functionality after President William Ruto nominated Erastus Edung Ethekon as the electoral body's chairperson.  The nomination, which occurred amid intense anticipation, marks a significant…
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A schism has emerged within Kenya's political landscape as lawmakers from the Western region have vocally criticized Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga over his perceived interference with ongoing efforts to constitutionally secure the National Government-Constituency Development…
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Kenya’s National Assembly has pledged full financial support for the funeral arrangements of Kasipul Member of Parliament (MP) Charles Ong’ondo Were, who was recently murdered.  Speaker Moses Wetangula announced the commitment on Tuesday, detailing that Parliament will cover morgue fees, the…
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Former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament Ngunjiri Wambugu has rejoined the Jubilee Party, effectively distancing himself from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and opposing the burgeoning movement for a unified Mt. Kenya political entity.    The move comes amid intense speculation…
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A 26-year-old pastor is in custody after being apprehended at the Malenya border crossing in Busia County, attempting to smuggle a live cobra from Uganda into Kenya.    Pastor Fanish Ramsey Maloba of Apostle Ministries Church in Matayos, was intercepted by officers from the Mayenje Police…
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In a renewed effort to bring justice for the January 5, 2020, attack on the Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya, the US Department of State has announced a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture of Abdullah Banati, a key operative believed to be linked to the assault.    The…
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A recent public opinion poll has revealed pervasive doubts among Kenyans regarding the integrity of the upcoming 2027 General Election, coupled with significant apprehension about the selection process for new commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). …
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A High Court advocate is at the center of a widening investigation into a Sh1.49 billion fraud at Equity Bank, Kenya’s second-largest financial institution.    Lawyer Esther Bitutu Kadiki appeared at Milimani Law Courts today as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) sought an…